Stop relying on your oven mitts and invest in a handy trivet or two. Amazon A trivet is essential to any tablescape, protecting your dining table and countertops from heat damage and water stains.

Some dishes are best served straight from the oven to the table to keep them piping hot. However, placing a searing hot pan or serving dish directly on a wooden dining table isn’t really an option.

Trivets are a collectible that’s accessible to nearly everyone. Most people enjoy trivets as wall decorations, sometimes displaying a whole collection around a kitchen or porch. Before electricity, ...